Best Ferreting Shovel

[Passionate~Hunter 9]

I have just found a folding one on Ebay which is a spade/pick axe and a saw. It's £17.

[bobcullen79 1,495]

The trouble with folding ones is... they fold, usually at the first sign of a deep dig or hard ground. Whilst the bulldogs are a great spade, they`re only useful on shallow digs because as soon as you go over spade length, the blade isn't angled enough to remove much soil. Great for making a hole bigger, you`ll just need something to get the soil out the with.

[Guest vin]

The trouble with folding ones is... they fold, usually at the first sign of a deep dig or hard ground. Whilst the bulldogs are a great spade, they`re only useful on shallow digs because as soon as you go over spade length, the blade isn't angled enough to remove much soil. Great for making a hole bigger, you`ll just need something to get the soil out the with.

 

Poundland matey..one of them plastic scoops perfect for emptying out the holes...you wanna see me with one in each hand..lol.

[Ideation 8,216]

Always used a short handled, angled, and pointed spade, from tool station I think. The head snapped yesterday after 2/3 seasons graft. Like to carry that, with a bigger posting shovel in the car. A probe and a flat headed bar are very useful, as is a folding saw!

[Born Hunter 17,751]

I have a Spear & Jackson general purpose round mouth with fiberglass shaft and forged iron head. They don't seem to make it anymore but this is similar but with a more traditional ash shaft.

 

http://www.spear-and-jackson.com/product/strapped-shovels/strapped-square-mouth-no2-shovel

 

It's utterly bomb proof! I've drilled 10mm hole through each foot plate which I clip a dog lead through and loop the othe end round the handle. Sling it over your back no bother and real comfy.

 

I've never got on with little 'rabbiting' type shovels, a lot of fannying around in a small hole. Get a reasonable size thing and just dig a bigger hole, takes no longer and far more practical imo.

Edited December 2, 2013 by Born Hunter

[Passionate~Hunter 9]

My problem is I don't take a motor with me so I need a spade that will ideally be suitable for most situations. Because to be honest it would be a pain carrying 3 or 4 different shovels aswell as the ferret box and net bag etc.

[Passionate~Hunter 9]

I have a Spear & Jackson general purpose round mouth with fiberglass shaft and forged iron head. They don't seem to make it anymore but this is similar but with a more traditional ash shaft.

 

http://www.spear-and-jackson.com/product/strapped-shovels/strapped-square-mouth-no2-shovel

 

It's utterly bomb proof! I've drilled 10mm hole through each foot plate which I clip a dog lead through and loop the othe end round the handle. Sling it over your back no bother and real comfy.

 

I've never got on with little 'rabbiting' type shovels, a lot of fannying around in a small hole. Get a reasonable size thing and just dig a bigger hole, takes no longer and far more practical imo.

That looks good mate.

[foxtails 272]

iv got a 3ft solid shovel easy to carry .....nice and light, and solid/steady to dig, ( although i havent dug that much , but what i have done its bin ok)

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

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I can second this.

 

It's the roughneck round point micro shovel. 27" and £12.99 from screwfix.

 

I can't tell you how many times I was laughed at or lads took the piss when I took it out of the boot last season and so far this season.

 

But I can't fault it. I'm a heavy handed f****r and I've got a knack of breaking cheap tools. But this has been spot on and it's had some use. Dug 4-5 foot with it at least 10 times and loads of 2-3 foot digs.

[Passionate~Hunter 9]

 

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I can second this.

 

It's the roughneck round point micro shovel. 27" and £12.99 from screwfix.

 

I can't tell you how many times I was laughed at or lads took the piss when I took it out of the boot last season and so far this season.

 

But I can't fault it. I'm a heavy handed f****r and I've got a knack of breaking cheap tools. But this has been spot on and it's had some use. Dug 4-5 foot with it at least 10 times and loads of 2-3 foot digs.

 

Your like me then mate. LOL Cheers

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

This has had some stick and still going strong...

 

[Passionate~Hunter 9]

That looks like it would suit me perfect or at least until I decided if I want to spend the extra money on a bulldog spade.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

That looks like it would suit me perfect or at least until I decided if I want to spend the extra money on a bulldog spade.

This is the reason I got it. Just to tide me over while I decided what money to spend on a good one.

 

And I've still got it

 

Honestly can't fault it.

[pie-eater 377]

I also use the roughneck micro.Its on its third season and still looking good. Best of all it fits along the top of my net bag.

[Passionate~Hunter 9]

 

That looks like it would suit me perfect or at least until I decided if I want to spend the extra money on a bulldog spade.

This is the reason I got it. Just to tide me over while I decided what money to spend on a good one.

 

And I've still got it

 

Honestly can't fault it.

 

LOL I might end up exactly like you. IF I get a good few seasons out of it I will be more than happy tbh. I might even just replace it with the same kind if I really jell with it